Publisher Washington : Headquarters, Dept. of the Army

Collection wwIIarchive; additional_collections

DA PAM 21-13 Army Life 1944-08-10

CONTENTS
Chapter I. IT'S A NEW LIFE
You Have a Place in This Army
Know-How Is a Help 1
This Booklet’s Part 2
Use Your Head 2
You Make Your Own Morale 4
Face the Facts of War 5
The Road Ahead 7
Training Comes Before Fighting
Training Makes the Difference 9
Training Is a Two-Way Proposition 9
Know Your Training Tools 11
Technical Manuals and Fields Manuals 11
Army Regulations 11
Training Circulars and War Department Circulars 13
War Department Pamphlets 13
Technical Bulletins and Supply Bulletins 13
Learn the Army’s Language 13
"Army Time” Is Your Time 14
Privileges Are Part of This Life
Letters Mean a Lot 15
Letters Are Mailed Free 15
Railroad Tickets Are Cheaper 16
Theaters, Hotels Reduce Rates 17
Enjoy Your Privileges 17
You’re the World’s Best-Paid Soldier
Ratings Bring Higher Pay 18
Keep Your Pay Book 18
Table of Basic Monthly Pay 19
Some Soldiers Earn Extra Pay 19
Some Draw Allowances 20
Travel Pay Is Allowed 20
"Stoppages” Are Deductions 20
The Army Assists in Private Affairs
Allotments of Pay (Class E) 21
Family Allowances Provide for Dependents 22
Table A, Schedule of Initial Family Allowances 24
Table B, Schedule of Monthly Family Allowances and Deductions 25
Insurance Is Inexpensive 26
Savings Facilities Are Provided 26
War Bonds — An Investment in America and in Your Own Future 27
The Civil Relief Act Benefits You 28
You Can’t Just Forget Income Taxes! 28
Emergency Medical Care Is Given Dependents 29
Obstetrical Care Is Provided 29
You Can Obtain Legal Help 30
Form for Last Will and Testament 31
Last Will and Testament 32
Power of Attorney 33
Chapter II. TIME ON YOUR HANDS
Get Away from It All
Furloughs are Major Vacations 34
Passes Allow Short Leaves 36
Permanent Passes May Be Earned 37
Emergency Leaves Are Sometimes Granted 37
Leaves May Be Extended 37
Emergency Sickness While on Furlough 38
Don’t Be a Shirker 39
Civilian Agencies Serve You
The USO Unites Many Groups 40
The Red Cross Links You with Home 40
Other Agencies Offer Specific Services 41
You’re A Soldier — Wherever You Go
Soldiers Are Subject to Civil Law. 42
You Are Judged by Your Appearance 42
You Suffer for Others’ Misconduct 43
Be Wary Away from the Post 43
Understand Oversea Veterans 44
Men of Other Services Are Friendly 45
The Women's Army Corps is Part of Your Army 46
Don’t Worry the Folks at Home 46
Use Your Off -Duty Hours Well
Entertainment is Arranged 48
Go to the Movies 48
Service Clubs Offer Added Facilities 48
The Day Room is Your Clubroom 48
The "PX” Provides Handy Shopping 49
Guests May Use the Hostess House 49
Religion Helps You Face Hard Duty 50
Athletics Keep You Alert 51
Chapter III. YOUR PERSONAL WELFARE
Group Living Can Be a Good Life
Learn by Living with Others 52
Teamwork Wins 53
Companionship Has a Price 53
Some Good Rules of Conduct 54
"Goldbricking” Is a Fine Art 55
Get Ahead Honestly 55
Beware of Rumors! 56
Homesickness Isn’t Incurable 56
Most of All, You’re on Your Own 57
Food Is Ammunition — Use It Carefully
Rations Vary According to Use 59
"Take All You Want— Want All You Take!" 62
Fighting Men Need a Fighting Diet 63
Protect Your Own Health
Do Your Part 65
Personal Hygiene 66
Sick Call Comes Every Day 66
Early Treatment Is Essential 67
Cleanliness Comes First 67
Exercise Makes You Fit 68
Care for Your Teeth 69
Avoid Exposure 69
Good Habits for Good Health 70
Sex 71
Sex as a Moral Matter 72
Sex as a Physical Matter 72
Sex as a Personal Matter 74
Think for Yourself 75
First Aid Is of First Importance
First, Learn the "Don'ts" 76
Then Do These Things 77
Use the First Aid Packet 78
Read the Manuals 78
Chapter IV. WORKING AS A SOLDIER
Make the Most of Your Opportunities
"Orientation” Puts Your Mind to Work 79
You Can Enroll in the Armed Forces Institute 80
Qualified Enlisted Men May Receive A.S.T.P. Training 81
Specialists’ Schools Are Operating 81
Self-Education Is Every Man’s Opportunity 82
Plan to Progress Within the Army 82
Know the Ranks and Ratings 83
You Can Identify Every Soldier 83
Insignia of Grade, U. S. Army 84
Don’t Be a Phony Hero! 88
You Must Know "The School of the Soldier"
The Nature of Commands 89
Actions Are in Cadence 90
Some Commands Are "By the Numbers" 90
Understand the Orders 90
You Join a Formation 92
Assume the Position of Attention 93
Your Group May Be Given a Rest 94
Facings At a Halt 96
You March at Close Interval 98
March Smartly - 100
Double Time Is Faster Marching 100
The Formation Changes Direction 100
Marches Not at Attention 103
Your Formation Halts — 105
The Group "Dresses” 105
The Formation Closes 106
Study the Regulations 106
Yours Are the Best Arms and Equipment
Handle With Care! 107
Protect Your Weapons 107
Know Your Weapons 108
Your Equipment Is Good and Complete 109
Typical Arms of the U. S. Army 110
There Will Be Inspections! 115
Wear the Uniform Properly 115
Everyone Shares in the Work
You Share the Work 119
Interior Guard:
Its Purpose Is Protection 120
Composition of the Guard 121
You Start as a Private of the Guard 121
Memorize Your Guard Orders (General Orders) 122
Other Details:
”KP” Is a Necessary Chore. 124
You Will Have Fatigue Details 124
You'll Hear Police Call 125
Chapter V. UNDERSTAND YOUR ARMY
How the Army Is Organized
You Get a Fresh Start 126
The United Nations Is a Big Outfit! 128
Yours Is a People’s Army 129
There Are Three Major Commands 129
Army Ground Forces 12
Army Air Forces 131
Army Service Forces 131
Authority Pyramids to the Top 133
Understand Your Own Unit 134
Know Your Chain of Command 137
Make Your Own Unit the Best 138
Yon life Under a New Law
The Articles of War 140
Company Punishment 141
Absence Without Leave 141
Desertion 142
Caring for Equipment 142
Misconduct 142
Military Information 143
Company Regulations 143
Post Regulations 144
Enforcement 144
What Military Courtesy Means to You
The Salute Has Meaning 146
How to Salute 146
When Not to Salute 148
When to Salute 149
Other Things to Know 150
Addressing Military Men 150
Chapter VI. IN THE FUTURE
Look to Tomorrow!
Don't Try to Learn It All at Once 151
Today's Training Is Based Directly on Experience 153
Your Equipment Gives You an Advantage 153
Your Training Makes You Superior 153
Marches Will Make You Tough 154
Bivouacs Take You into the Open 155
Maneuvers Simulate Combat 155
Security Is a Universal Need 156
You'll Be Ready When You Go
This Is the Real Thing 158
You’ll Be Scared 159
You Know What Victory Is Worth to You 159
Appendix. Common Military Terms and Abbreviations 161
Index 171
Personal Record 181

Description based on: 50-1, published in 1970; title from cover

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